Ivan Demidov on being selected 5th overall at the 2024 NHL Draft | FULL PRESS CONFERENCE

[@HunterMagunter]

Best day being a Habs fan in a long ass time

[@ShyGuyRacing]

Three years, since Lehk scored the OT winner in game 6

[@kylegardner653]

Enjoy your day while it lasts 😂

[@pauldeol]

@@kylegardner653lol keep hating homie

[@gogaonzhezhora8640]

Wait till your management effs it up.

[@HunterMagunter]

@@gogaonzhezhora8640 you've spent days commenting on Habs posts. Get a life

[@FakeWeeb]

Demigod has to be one of the most badass nicknames in hockey

[@CanadianBiPolarBear]

Yeah but he has to live up to it

[@philippecloutier3991]

​@@stumpel54he's saying it's only badass if he's good.

[@jeanluke39]

We all wish n hope he'will become a full god . Not just demigod ... you get it ? 😂😅❤

[@BenjaminH_48]

Demigod until he evolves into DemiGOAT hahaha

[@jessygosselin5387]

Hope you are Wright but relax loll😅

[@AnthonyD2702]

This kid seems so genuine. So happy we got him!

[@weshweshwesh7901]

Can’t believe it

[@jputterman26]

You have to believe Hughes had his plan, and played up both Lindstrom, and the chance the Habs would take another D-man, to lure a team or two in front of the Habs into leaving Ivan. Great pick and maybe one day we'll get the back-story.

[@laurent29093]

DEMIGOD IS A HAB

[@Marc-B]

We got a stud…finally. Can’t wait for him to electrify the Bell Centre. He’s going to be spectacular, no doubt.

[@NeilRobicheau]

He’s a god damn beauty.

[@gulpp5052]

as a flyers fan whos father is a habs fan. congratulations, amazing pick Lets both enjoy this journey with young SPECIAL russian talents. will be cheering along

[@m4t67u]

We could of had both 😭😭😭

[@bobbylewisfdl1166]

Yes I agree same to you with Mitchkov

[@johnnyjazz5413]

Kobe Bryant work ethic... oh myyyyyy.... this will be a 100 point scoring forward wearing a Habs jersey, this is actually insane...

[@Brault08]

He'll be on the ice at 5 am. Never backing down from any challenge! One can hope :)

[@maxmleblanc]

Yeah that struck me too. This will be hard practicing team.

[@TheNray69]

Love his energy, reminds me of Slaf's interviews.

[@ev4231]

Fact that he can speak English already is really something underrated about this maturity.

[@moviestoshare813]

And he only started learning it a year & a half ago. That’s pretty good (Considering he can’t do that 24/7, since, you know, he’s got to do the hockey thing as well)

[@ev4231]

@@constantinethesecond949 yeah but he could of been a kid instead he opted to learn a language by benefit his career.

[@zacharyhacault9546]

@@constantinethesecond949IQ doesn’t determine how fast you learn a language😂😂 it’s a completely different set of skills

[@gogaonzhezhora8640]

Filatov got drafted so high because of his English skills. Let's not overrate a very tertiary skill in this phase of his career.

[@poub06]

What a draft !! The only thing we were lacking in term of future, is top-6 talent, and we got exactly that with probably a future star in Demidov and another dynamic center in Hague. Huge Win!

[@thefool733]

As a flyers fans happy you guys got demidov in the end. It was funny when he was asked who was better him or michkov and he just laughed it off. Both will be special! Congrats!

[@bobbylewisfdl1166]

Yes Michkov is a great player as well and skilled to the hilt

[@pizza603]

Likeable kid.

[@ledsabbazepplath3889]

Incredible pick

[@IgsorZar]

It’s a shame that Canadians and Americans choose players from Putin’s Russia.. It would be better if they chose Ukrainian hockey players.. They are the best in the world.. just no one knows about them.!

[@rmcg_I]

@@IgsorZarwhat do these kids have anything to do with Putin, they pick them because they are the best hockey players

[@moviestoshare813]

@@IgsorZar🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sklb]

@@IgsorZar Bro, put down the propaganda down for a moment, its melting your brain.

[@jeffbailey2007]

Kid is a beauty!!!

[@mtl876]

Je l'adore déjà! Lets gooooo! T'es un génie Kent

[@GuardMou]

Impressive confidence to do this by himself in English. The amount of pressure and cameras and questions all in a language he barely knows is seriously cool, good on you kid. He trusts himself very well in stressful, difficult situations

[@nickdoucet4292]

I don’t think I can wait another year to watch this guy light up the Bell Center! What a pick and player he’ll be.

[@fg8512]

We have our superstar ⭐

[@alexandrethibault2482]

Just already love this kid; great attitude plus great skills...

[@stephentyler4352]

The fact that he was chosen at #5 and not his projected #2 spot might give Demidov extra motivation to prove his doubters wrong. That might be the fire that the Habs are able to light under him as his young career gets underway.

[@JoshuaRichardHancock]

it didnt help shane wright thats for sure lol

[@vkobevk]

seevral list put him at 5 the surprise is senneck

[@opmhky]

@@JoshuaRichardHancockone had a crazy inflated ego and one actually has skill

[@lerobshow6300]

I don't think it's about doubters. I think it was about needs. Though Demidov and Bedard would've been a deadly duo, Hawks were needing an D badly. It was really a flip at #4 tho

[@ChampionGamingUniver]

Love this kid already

[@jakecarroll5]

The making of a star.

[@nasjon2969]

a russian superstar with kobe mentality . cant wait to see him in town !

[@Derek_Reynolds]

Im so happy! This is the player we need!

[@hawkcob6349]

Welcome to the Habs Ivan! Looking forward to watching you develop along with the other up and coming Habs talent in the years to come!

[@fearedlegend]

Remember these words: this guy is going to be a major star in the NHL. Extatic about this pick. Finally the Habs make a great choice

[@Bidens_Battle_Box]

So excited about this pick, can't believe we got him at number 5 still.

[@svn8849]

The new fresh prince of MTL. Davai Ivan!!!!

[@robertn2951]

The Habs choose their players not only according to their talent but also in regard to their great personalities. And it counts to create team spirit.

[@Bidens_Battle_Box]

good point, That's why they picked Slafkovsky over Wright.

[@robertn2951]

@@Bidens_Battle_Box exactly!

[@RB-wg3qm]

Character, personality, locker rooms om chemistry... You are 100% right. That is why Slaf > Wright. And maybe Reinbacher > Michkov.

[@DragAmiot]

Really happy with the pick!

[@gorlaaaaami]

I love the Demidov pick but I think Hage is going to be a beauty too.

[@19coyote5oh9]

Welcome to Montreal!!!

[@frankhuber9912]

Looking forward to seeing him and Hutson on the ice together...THAT should be fun!

[@NosAndRix]

Couldnt be happier with demigod

[@RustyKloud]

props to him for coming out without an interpreter, really trying to immerse himself with english is commendable! I bet he could learn French too with how young he is

[@Sethstrat]

MTL is going to be insaneeeee Slafkovsky, and now Demidov Great personalities and a lot of fun to come for years, I love to see these great kids and good young lads that want to work hard and win

[@anthonytiramani-ct3tt]

Ducks getting Sennecke .. OOOOOOH YEAAAAah !!! Then Blue Jackets getting Lindstrom HUGUES, IF YOU DONT GET DEMIDOV, I’M GIVING UP ON HABS FOR THE REST IF ETERNITY !!!! A few min later .. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@cedriktremblay-d9h]

i would of been so mad if they picked Iginla whit demodov available ! im so happy we finally have our stud !

[@anthonytiramani-ct3tt]

@@cedriktremblay-d9h Bro .. i was actually nervous Habs would fuk this up lol

[@cedriktremblay-d9h]

@@anthonytiramani-ct3tt me too hehe ! i wish i could time travel 2-3 years forward and look how the habs will be

[@yanquir]

same man lol ,

[@invisibl3enemy]

"are you ready to be that game breaking talent" *little smirk* God I am PSYCHED FOR THIS KID!!!!!

[@TpsTerminator]

Pour satisfaire les fantômes du centre Bell et tous les fans qui y sieges, les dieu du hockey par la voix de l'oracle Celine Dion nous font la faveur de nous envoyer leur fils Ivan Demidieu Demidov

[@mathischenard5674]

Good pick!

[@stephaneferron5317]

To sit there a face the mob of media as he start speaking english a year ago,that takes balls , this guy is confident and knows what he has

[@price346]

DEMIGOD LETS GOOOOO

[@lpi6608]

For just starting to learn English 18 months ago wow, amazing person.

[@doubllechief6926]

good vibes with this kid. wouldnt be surprised if hes on the squad next year

[@clappertopcheddar8079]

My man is gonna ripped the league with slaf suzzY and cole

[@sambeast13]

Don't forget Kirby Dach 💪🏼

[@laurent29093]

with Slafkovsky actually

[@Nixonbutcher]

​@@sambeast13 DACH is nothing...

[@clappertopcheddar8079]

@@sambeast13dach is definitely such a stud

[@francisvoyer]

@@Nixonbutcher Dach was on pace to become our best player before he got injured last year, how can he be nothing?

[@NicholasFairbairn-jt4fz]

Demigod's french already sounded amazing

[@stephaneseguin8214]

vraiment une belle personnalité !

[@aliyoun2476]

WELCOME 😂🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤ ❤ DEMIGOD .. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING 4 THE BREAD MAN SO LONG😅 DAMNE IS THIS REAL😮

[@brendenfrustacidesousa1876]

This guy is gonna light up the Bell center while fans will be screaming Go DEMIGOD Go!🎉

[@johnturgeon6826]

Kovalev 2.0!!

[@marcroy5089]

Except he's ours

[@rebeltvr6046]

He's better than Kovalev. He's part Kuch, part Kaprill, part J Hughes

[@weshweshwesh7901]

Very nice guy ❤❤❤❤

[@thenextpoetician6328]

If he half lives up to his nick, he'll be more than earning his keep. His hockey IQ is really impressive from the bit I've seen. He's a fast thinker.

[@lukeamato423]

Kid just won the lottery of life.... definitely better to be drafted into the NHL and not the Military

[@markorr999]

Too bad photo comments are not allowed, if you pull up a picture of Alex Kovalev in his draft year and Demidov they are basically twins!

[@mammothmane]

Can't wait to hear a conversation between Slafzilla and Demigod in 2025

[@MERK_U]

What an iconic moment. We are truly blessed to have him in our franchise. ♥️ 🤍 💙

[@googleaccount2637]

Best pick since Price.

[@laurent29093]

without a doubt, however Slaf is awesome too

[@DobbyPotterPS4]

Price is trash 😂😂😂 worst pick

[@laurent29093]

​@@DobbyPotterPS4 you're regarded

[@ZraM_tv]

please guys, ask him some questions or at least few words in russian he doesn’t understand a thing he’s literally russian that never came to America before. He’s really good for his lack of experience but please help him a bit. And also, journalist… Don’t ask him questions about Celine Dion, of course he doesn’t know her, how a high level russian player is supposed to know her ? Welcome to the Canadian Market kid !

[@Belial87]

He did amazing anyway. His body language was exceptional

[@CoreySosner]

Most impressive

[@dronlaa]

What a steal by Hubs 🔥

[@GG-fn6wt]

amazing pick.....

[@raphaelvalcour2888]

Tellement heureux que nous avons enfin un joueur d'impact à Montréal. La dernière fois que le Canadien à repêché un joueur de cette trempe bien....c'était....c'était....Guy Lafleur....tabar....

[@alexandrethibault2482]

2 choses; avant de le comparer à Lafleur, j'attendrais p-e qu'il joue au moins une game avec nous? Quand il aura eu quelques saisons de 50 buts et plus, quelques coupes, là, on pourra comparer. BTW, pas pour te contredire, mais on a drafté et eu dans notre line-up un gars qui nous a gagné 2 coupes & 2 Conn Smyth. Un no talent nommé Patrick Roy... Pis bin des anglos diraient que Price était un joueur de "cette trempe".

[@Benben9876]

Kobe Bryant of the nhl

[@nicolasdube2699]

I really love his body language i think he 'll be great. He just have to be guided to north america hockey and hopefully someone will take him under his wing.

[@stephanel6637]

Imagine the Powerplay: Suzuki-Caufield-Slafkovsky-Demidov-Hutson

[@Kingdennissinned]

Reminds me of Kovalev

[@brahmlewandowski4155]

Kovalev regen

[@jputterman26]

I can't believe the Habs made this happen. One day soon Don Waddle will wake up and know he got played by Kent Hughes.

[@SakicFan]

Considering the backlash Montreal got from fans for picking David Reinbacher over Matvei Michkov last year, Habs fans deserve this pick.

[@joshualieberman1059]

In Québécois Montreal English speaks YOU.

[@ricosuave8123]

If he’s as good as he’s projected to be, he should get used to these media scrums in Montreal. I don’t miss Marc Bergevin and Trevor Timmins one bit.

[@muskieman2806]

Welcome to the HABS!

[@mrsvoyage]

He can play at laval if they make the serie

[@patricktrinh5933]

Today is a good day to be a habs fan

[@akzdinhoo]

Welcome to the Habs 💙♥

[@brahmlewandowski4155]

can’t believe he was actually for us at 5🤣 massive steal

[@rory.cochrane]

Slafkovsky, Suzuki, DemiGod, Dach, Roy and Caufield a potential Top 6 Can he please just leave the KHL I wanna see that top 6 in the upcoming season!

[@imanz7681]

THIS GUY IS SICK

[@JustinOringer]

Kobe🤝demigod

[@Zach450_]

GO HABS GO

[@VvVici]

"Seline Dion" 5:23 chapter. Typo

[@sambeast13]

Where are you all comparing him to Kobe?

[@ventesoquaidesbrasseurs3519]

écoute le vidéo épa

[@sambeast13]

@@ventesoquaidesbrasseurs3519 classic fan des Habs, aucun classe.

[@mattanderson6336]

Does he have a number yet?

[@alphamale4182]

Welcome to habs Ivan

[@jericho3161]

Demigod > Michkov

[@eamonnvallely9334]

Funny how Habs colours are the same as Russia's

[@linamatusov9283]

Ваня, ты крутой, хоть и инглиш твой вери бэд 😂

[@MainOffenderKZ]

W

[@Mr_SoaR514]

The Russian Mamba

[@francischarbonneau5347]

Dadonov 2.0

[@ryancho1381]

What? Are you serious?

[@tomslick2058]

Thank the stupid Hawks.

[@jordanstapleton3180]

Arpon asking a really complicated question to a kid who obviously speaks no English 😂

[@JudyPitcher]

His English is very good, actually.

[@Julio-v1c]

Lay off the "DemiGod" talk. He hasn't played a game in th NHL. Montreal drafted Galchenyuk 3rd overall and we know what happened - nothing...Im excited about this guy too but I'd avoid calling him "demigod"...Even Celebrini is not on the level of a Connor Bedard, so lets chill a bit on that "Demigod" talk....hopefuly he bcomes a superstar - wait until he earns that nickname to give it to him.

[@gogaonzhezhora8640]

Great player, wrong team.

[@Canadatamill]

Welcome to habs land

[@aguiristante]

should have picked michkov last year too

[@fearedlegend]

It Wii prove to be a major colossal blunder not picking Michkov last year. Watch him light it up this year for Philly

[@Cbasszu]

I'm fine with Reinbacher. He will prove alot of people wrong. Michkov will be a stud, but with Cole, Nick, Juraj, Kirby,Ivan, Joshua, I think this will be a very solid top 6 in 2 years.

[@rebeltvr6046]

Demidov is better than Michkov, and they got Reinbacher, who's a stud already. Habs did it right.

[@sambeast13]

@@rebeltvr6046Not sure he's better than Michkov, but he's very talented.

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@sambeast13 Eliteprospects thinks Demidov is better.

[@Mark_72]

Journalist are so annoying! 🤬

[@Chiwiwiis]

Ivan “UUUHHHH I THINK” Demidov

[@chrism2935]

try to answer 15 different people asking you questions in a language youve known for less than 2 years

[@baldbearded9601]

​@@chrism2935 Yup, he speaks in his "second language" better than most Habs we've seen in the last decade who can't be bothered to learn any French. This interview was a beautiful showcase with how he managed to express himself clearly with limited vocabulary! Can't wait to see him grow with us 👌

[@0canadiens81]

It’s a damn good day to be a habs fan !!!!

[@warriorcobra.]

Incredible pick

[@brendenfrustacidesousa1876]

This guy is gonna light up the Bell center while fans will be screaming Go DEMIGOD Go!🎉